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Mercedes has parted ways with a senior member of staff in chief aerodynamicist Gioacchino Vino after more than six years with the team.
After several recent departures from Mercedes’ Brackley base, the team has decided to end their association with Gioacchino ‘Jack’ Vino, the chief aerodynamicist, who had been with them for over six years.
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Additional reporting by Thomas Maher
Earlier this week, Ferrari, the competitors of Mercedes, made an announcement regarding the departure of Jerome d’Ambrosio, Mercedes’ motorsport executive and driver development director, along with Loic Serra, the performance director. This move signifies that another prominent staff member, Vino, is no longer a part of the team.
In February 2018, Vino became a principal aerodynamicist and later advanced to the position of chief in October 2022.
While he was there, he played a significant part in the creation of championship-winning vehicles such as the W9, W10, W11, and W12. However, he also played a prominent role in the development of the underperforming W13 and W14.
Before he can consider rejoining the F1 grid with another team, he will have to complete a six-month gardening leave period.
In the latter part of the previous year, Mike Elliott, the chief technical officer of Mercedes, tendered his resignation. This came shortly after his reinstatement to the position, having previously served as the technical director. He had swapped roles with James Allison after the year 2021.
In a recent statement, Toto Wolff, CEO and team principal, expressed his desire to attract skilled individuals to join the team while retaining their current talented members.
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He commented on Adrian Newey’s departure from Red Bull, saying, “I mean, he has worked on all the aspects, but I wouldn’t consider this as anything extraordinary.”
I’ve reached a point where I no longer have any interest in what’s happening with the leadership or the team dynamics. People constantly switch teams and seek new environments, and it has led me to stop paying attention or listening to anything.
“I believe it is crucial for us to assess our team, nurture our talented individuals, and attract skilled professionals from other teams to join Mercedes. Together, we can embark on an exhilarating journey towards a successful comeback.”
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